University of Kentucky
Research Information Security Lead
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $72K - $119K
💻 Cybersecurity
🗓️ June 3rd, 2025
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- Adopt, implement, and operationalize the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Serve as the information security officer.
- Responsible for security policy development and management.
- Experience with HIPAA-aware security frameworks is ideal.
- Knowledge of technologies such as Microsoft Windows and Server, Linux, and firewall configuration.
- Salary range: $72,405 - $119,496 per year.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience.
- Experience with Splunk, Tenable, and project management preferred.
Research Information Security Lead Full Description
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Requisition Number | RE50499
Working Title |
Department Name | 7H023:KENTUCKY COMMUNITY CANCER PROG
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 49
Salary Range | $72,405-119,496/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time in front of computer monitors, may require lifting, pushing of objects up to 50lbs. Repetitive motion.
Shift | Primarily Days with evenings/weekends as needed (minimum 40 hrs/week)
Job Summary | The Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Research Information Security Lead to adopt, implement, and operationalize the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for our organization. This position is a senior technical member of the Markey Cancer Center Informatics team and works closely with the Cancer Center, UK Healthcare, campus IT, and others to develop and implement a comprehensive information security program. This position will serve as our organization’s information security officer and be responsible for oversight and technical leadership of information security policy development, operations, vulnerability management, testing and validation, certification, incident responses, and cloud security management. Ideal candidates will have first-hand experience authoring documentation, implementing controls, and operationalizing one of the HIPAA-aware information security frameworks.
This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement.
IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.
To view the University of Kentucky’s exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Microsoft Windows and Server, Active Directory: Configuration and Implementation, Group Policy Objects, OS Hardening and Security Audits, Virtualization, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Linux, Mac OS, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet, Protocol (TCP/IP), Firewall Implementation and Configuration, Lifelong learner, Curious, Intermediate networking skills, Basic security skills, Basic data analytics, Good end user support skills, Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Masters degree and 5 years of related experience Bachelor’s degree plus more than 5 years related experience in Powershell, HTML, PHP, CSS, ASP and .Net, C/C++, Java, XML, Splunk, Tenable, project management preferred.
Deadline to Apply | 06/29/2025
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
- * Why are you interested in Research Information Security at the Markey Cancer Center?
(Open Ended Question) - * If you have you ever served as an Information Security Officer or assisted in that role, please provide details.
(Open Ended Question) - * List any HIPAA-aware information security frameworks that you have worked on and how you were involved.
(Open Ended Question) - * Name five practical rules an organization should follow to reduce the risk of an unauthorized data breach.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe your approach to securing private health data versus other types of data.
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